Newsletter

­­­ST. MARY’S NEWSLETTER FOR JANUARY 20, 2021  
NEW NEWS THIS WEEK:

TUITION PAYMENTS - Semi-annual and quarterly tuition payments are now due. Statements have been mailed out.

COLD WEATHER OUTERWEAR - Please make sure you send your children to school with hats,  gloves/mittens, and a scarf. Generally speaking, the students will go outside for recess if the “feels like” temperature is 20 degrees or above. Mrs. Selmi uses the Childcare Weather Watch Chart from ISBE.   Outdoor recess will always be on the blacktop only.

2ND QUARTER REPORT CARDS - if you have not viewed and/or printed your child’s 2nd quarter report card, please do so by Friday, January 22nd, when 2nd quarter will be archived and no longer accessible.

VISION AND HEARING SCREENING - will take place on Tuesday, January 26.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - is Sunday, January 31st through Saturday, February 6th.  The agenda for the week is being sent home today. Please be sure and review the activities for each day to keep your children informed! Special note: The students will be have an “out of uniform” theme for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Have some fun with their outfits!!

EARLY DISMISSAL - at 11:15 on Friday, February 5th.

8TH GRADE TESTING FOR NEWMAN - Deb Kelly from Newman will be here on Tuesday, February 9th to administer the placement test for Newman next year. Please make sure your student gets plenty of rest and has a good breakfast!!

NO SCHOOL - Monday, February 15th in observance of President’s Day.

ASH WEDNESDAY - will be observed on Wednesday, February 17th. 

EARLY DISMISSAL - Wednesday, February 17th at 11:15 for Professional Development.

CONFIRMATION - Please pray for our 8th grade students and their families as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our students from Sacred Heart will be have their celebration Tuesday, February 2nd at 5:30PM. St. Mary’s students will celebrate their Confirmation on Saturday, February 27th at 10AM at St. Mary’s Church.